Month: December 2017

The new year is almost upon us and while most people are already planning on where they'll be to sign off on 2017 and ring in the start of 2018, there are many who will be more focused on where they'll be for the first Pro14 match of the new year! I'll definitely be one … Continue reading Leinster v Connacht – Preview

Munster 24 - Leinster 34 Joy to the world! Leinster got themselves a festive bonus point win away to Munster on St. Stephen's Day in front of a record attendance at Thomond Park. Leinster managed to score 3 tries in the first half to Munster's 1. It was clear from the off that Leinster's game … Continue reading Munster v Leinster – Post match review

Christmas is almost here and what a cracker of a PRO14 fixture we have in store on St. Stephen's Day! Definitely the oldest rivalry in Irish rugby history and arguably the biggest in Europe, the world, the universe.....you get the picture! This game has huge significance to both clubs for many reasons. Of course there's … Continue reading Munster v Leinster – Preview

There's no rest for the wicked, especially when it comes to the back to back fixtures stage of the Champions Cup. Leinster host Exeter at the Aviva Stadium 6 days after their fiercely physical and hard fought win away last weekend. The way in which Leinster defeated Exeter last week was very impressive. They deployed … Continue reading Leinster v Exeter – Preview

Three rounds done, half way through the pool stages and Leinster are riding high in the Champions Cup! Of course, there is still a way to go and I'm sure in the Leinster HQ, there are no chickens being counted, and a fat lady is still silent! However, away from home in a ground undefeated … Continue reading Exeter v Leinster – Post match review

Round 3 of the Champions Cup is finally upon us with back to back fixtures against Exeter Chiefts. Exeter are a familiar foe to Leinster in the Champions Cup, we met them in the 2012/13 season where Leinster won the away fixture 20-29 and Leinster also won the home game 9-6. Although this must fill … Continue reading Exeter Chiefs vs Leinster – Preview

Treviso 10 - Leinster 36 Another highly energetic and clinical display from Leinster got rewarded with another try bonus point win away to Treviso. I certainly do not get tired of these big Leinster wins! Our new signing looked very sharp throughout. Many may not have expected the Kiwi to score a try on his … Continue reading Treviso v Leinster – Post match review

After their very impressive performance against the Dragons last weekend, Leinster must be brimming with confidence in terms of their overall ability, especially in attack. Leinster look to be back to their attacking best, similar enough to how they looked at this stage of the competition last season. Don't worry, I know last season didn't … Continue reading Treviso v Leinster – Preview